Description
- Print length: 471 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
- Publication date: 1 December 2021
- Dimensions: 23.37 x 4.57 x 15.75 cm
- ISBN-10: 0190625619
- ISBN-13: 978-0190625610
Original price was: ₹1,750.00.₹1,610.00Current price is: ₹1,610.00.
Explore the global phenomenon of English in “The Rise of English” by Rosemary Salomone. This compelling book examines how English became the world’s common tongue and its profound impact on international politics, business, and culture. Discover the benefits of this lingua franca for communication and collaboration, but also delve into the complex downsides, including legal conflicts and societal stratification. Salomone analyzes language politics in Europe, India, and beyond, revealing how English proficiency shapes national identities and economic opportunities. For readers interested in linguistics, global affairs, and the intricate relationship between language and power, this insightful account from The Bookish Owl offers a crucial perspective on multilingualism and transcending cultural borders in an interconnected world.
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